Christmas Card

I tried my best to get all the Christmas cards out this year, but after a certain point I was done - I just couldn't muster up the energy to search for anymore addresses and package up more cards.  So if you didn't get one - I really apologize.  And... if you want to be added to the list for next year, send me your address. :)

Merry Christmas! Now that we have had snow in Houston, we are finally able to convince ourselves that it really is time to celebrate the holidays. We are happy and well and already enjoying the season.

Brett just turned 2 and is into absolutely everything! The other day I walked into the kitchen and found him covered in chocolate milk while cracking eggs on the floor. Ugh! Despite all his trouble making, he has the sweetest disposition and loves to give us hugs and kisses - so really, how can you stay mad at that?

Kenna is 4 ½ and all girl. She LOVED our trip to Disney World - Ariel is now her favorite princess. After a running through an airport to make a connecting flight, she has also fallen in love with anything cheetah because it makes her “really fast”. She enjoys all art projects (especially writing letters and words), dances and sings, can now swim on her own, and adds spice to our family.

Max is 7 and finally lost his 1st tooth today! He has fallen in love with sports and has become quite the expert – not only playing but watching. He can somehow manage to find a football or basketball game on at any hour and any day and is suddenly grossly absorbed. This past year he has spent his time playing soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, swimming, and even started piano. He is still a great big brother and we adore him.

Mike continues to work for his freight company and will start the final year of his purchase agreement this January. He has taken to heart the motto “early to bed, early to rise” now that he is teaching early morning seminary (scriptures) to a group of high school students. He is thrilled that Max has become such a sport enthusiast. After growing up with all sisters, it’s nice to finally have an ally when it comes to choosing TV stations and family activities.

Mimi is still heading up the church youth group (Young Women’s), running kids from one place to another, and trying to make sure our home stays in some kind of order. She’s been lucky enough to travel somewhere every month other than November (when we had 2 groups of company visit us!) – so it’s a good life. Lately, she finds herself striving to find enough energy to keep up with our busy kids and gearing up for the arrival of child #4 this June!

We hope this holiday season brings you great blessings and joy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mike, Mimi, Max, Kenna, & Brett Keyser